Nancy J. (Bardeen) (Ross) Premo

Nancy J. Bardeen was born in Hornell, NY to Howard S. and Kathryn A. Bardeen, the fourth of the six ‘strong-willed’ daughters. After graduating from high school, Nancy moved to Rochester, NY, to attend Rochester Business Institute. She received her diploma and went to work at O’Hanlon Reports. Through mutual friends she met Thomas P. Ross, a Rochester Police Officer. They later married. Nancy and Tom had three children. She was a stay-at-home mom and even had to learn to drive. After the children started school, she took a job at Stuart Pharmacy. In 1970 Tom succumbed to cancer. With three teenage children to raise, Nancy took a job at Capitol Printing Ink. A few years later, Nancy was hired in a supervisory position with the US Post Office. She held various managerial positions until retiring March of 1999. While working at the post office, Nancy reconnected with Robert Premo, a former co-worker at Capitol Printing Ink. They were married in 1974. Nancy and Bob would spend time travelling back and forth to Hornell to help provide care for Nancy’s aging mother. In 1984, tragedy struck again when Bob died suddenly after suffering a heart attack. After retiring from the Post Office, Nancy worked part-time at a 7-11 store and then K-Mart, eventually retiring for good in 2005. Both before and after retirement, Nancy spent much of her time supporting friends and family battling cancer or dealing with other difficulties. She focused on enjoying and spoiling her five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. In her later years, Nancy was slowed by medical problems including rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease. For the last year and three months of her life, Nancy was loved and cared for by the amazing staff at Monroe Community Hospital. They became a part of her family, and we will always be grateful for the loving care that she received. Predeceased by her husbands, Thomas P. Ross and Robert F. Premo. Survived by her children, Catherine Boynton, Thomas (Kathleen) Ross and Daniel (Brenda) Ross; grandchildren, Melissa, Stephanie, Thomas, Amanda and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Leah, Ava, Hailey and Mikey; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Family and friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home Tues. April 1st from 3-6pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Monroe Community Hospital Foundation.

Nancy J. (Bardeen) (Ross) Premo

December 17, 1933 - March 26, 2025